Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Plus and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Neptune 4 Plus if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~300–400 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.4 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 320 × 320 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 385 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 320 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 385 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer operates with Klipper firmware pre-installed on a 64-bit ARM processor, enabling advanced standard features like input shaping and pressure advance. The user interface is managed via a removable capacitive touchscreen and a dedicated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail) for remote control and monitoring via Wi-Fi or LAN connection. For file preparation, the machine is compatible with major slicers on the market, including Elegoo Cura (bundled by the manufacturer), UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Neptune 4 Plus 350 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+134%)
- Work area: Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+95%)
- Build height Z: Neptune 4 Plus 385 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+75%)
- Max colors: Neptune 4 Plus 1 vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Plus yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Plus if…
you value price, work area and build height z.
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors, multicolor printing and max bed temperature.
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